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The historic firsts of the 2026 election

Winners up and down the 2026 ballot will make history this year, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, including the first Black woman governor, the first...

Eden Lodge Primary suspends classes after teachers fall ill

Classes at the Eden Lodge primary school have been suspended after reports of teachers falling ill. It is alleged that one teacher fainted while...

Kothdiwala takes seat in Senate

Khaleel Kothdiwala today attended his first sitting in the Senate at the Upper House since being sworn in as Barbados’ youngest senator. The youth activist...

Barbadian Yemi Knight wins ecofeminist award at COP17

Barbadian environmental advocate Yemi Knight has won second prize at the 2026 Young Ecofeminist International Awards, held during COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. Knight, founder and...
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Eden Lodge Primary suspends classes after teachers fall ill

Classes at the Eden Lodge primary school have been suspended after reports of teachers falling ill. It is alleged that one teacher fainted while...

Woman charged with cannabis offences, granted $45 000 bail

A 43-year-old woman has been charged with four cannabis-related offences after police seized 15.2 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis, with an estimated street value of...

Kothdiwala takes seat in Senate

Khaleel Kothdiwala today attended his first sitting in the Senate at the Upper House since being sworn in as Barbados’ youngest senator. The youth activist...

Blackman overcomes injury to claim title

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu standout Nia Blackman overcame injury, adversity and a stacked international field to capture the women’s heavyweight title at the 2026 IBJJF European...

Filing annual returns no longer required for companies

Companies or entities incorporated in Barbados are no longer required to file annual returns due after September 1, 2026. The announcement came in a press...

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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‘Airlift a boost for tourism’

The recovery in airlift capacity is central to future tourism growth opportunities for Barbados, but economic turbulence in key source markets for visitors could be...

Man demands justice

A man who said he was the victim of a vicious and unwarranted attack by a police officer is accusing the Barbados Police Service...

At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain

At least 10 people have died as torrential downpours over the weekend drenched parts of the south-eastern US, submerging roads and houses. Kentucky Governor Andy...

Crowd enjoys Farley Hill Gatherin’

FARLEY HILL NATIONAL PARK came alive yesterday as St Peter residents and visitors from across Barbados gathered for Gatherin’ On De Hill – Ole...

Eyes on Estimates

Government's plan to allocate $2.4 billion to ministries and other key entities next financial year will be under the microscope from this morning. Education, $474.1...

Govt looking mostly to domestic financing to make up shortfall

Government will have a $1 billion deficit in its budget for the new fiscal year starting on April 1 and it will be relying...

A leg-up for youth athletes

Barbados’ primary and secondary school athletes are getting a leg-up on their dreams of sporting success with the help of Harold’s Heart Athletic Shoe...

Patrice to kick off world tour at Oval

International soca artiste Patrice Roberts will start her global tour in Barbados at Kensington Oval on Mother’s Day. I Am Woman, the show by the Trinidadian singer and...

Holetown Festival on a high

Holetown Festival is still relevant to several of the vendors and patrons who continue to support the events yearly. General manager at Caribbean Craft Creations, Denise...

Dazzling vehicle lights a concern

The increasing prevalence of ultrabright headlights has become a significant safety concern, with experts pointing to both technological advancements and unauthorised modifications as contributing...